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besquared1426
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No. I have BCBS Fep but my doctor's office says they do this for everyone regardless of insurance
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My initial appt is next Thursday. I've been told to expect to be there for two hours! Will be meeting with surgeon, nutritionist, and insurance coordinator. My 3-month diet starts the same day. I'm more than ready to get started!
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Hi cream puff! I have BCBS Fep, also. My nutritionist and surgeon consult are next Thursday-12th. I've been told to expect approval ASAP after the 3-month period so either late July or very early August for the surgery. I'm getting excited and I am still months away.
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Welcome Kendra. I, too, am new to this process. Hoping for WLS in July or August. Am nearby, too --in Md. Good luck.
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No such luck! You have to do a full three months, or in effect, 4 nutrition appts. that way you show a full three months of attempted weight loss.
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I am waiting for my initial consult, which is in two weeks. (Can hardly wait!) From the WLS seminar, I was told that the documentation would start at the initial consult, since part of the two-hour consult includes meeting with a dietician. My 3 months starts that day. After the three months of appts with the dietician and nutritionsit , they submit the paperwork do BCBS. That period reflects the weight-loss effort within one year of the surgery request.
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I have BCBS FEP, also. They require 3 months documented weight loss attempt. I was doing WW online but I was told it doesn't count since it is not documented, like the weekly WW weigh-ins are. I don't know anything about a separate requirement in addition to the 3 months documentation. What have you been told?
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Thanks for posting article.
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Hi. I have BCBS FEP also. My initial consult is 12 April and I can hardly wait. What did you cover in your initial visit today? Did you just meet with the doctor?
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Oh, that's interesting. Perhaps I won't have to do much of one as my BMI is 41. Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Thank for the quick responses. And good luck on your wl journey! Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Wow. That's great to hear. I have std option. I would think my coverage is better. Yes or no? Sent from my iPhone using VST
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The plan says a3-mo supervised diet is required. Has anyone been approved after only 3 months or did you have to do six? Sent from my iPhone using VST